FALL 2019 PREVIEW
A top Memphis lawyer convinces his estranged daughter to come work with him and help tackle controversial cases other firms won't take on.
Bluff City Law
Premieres:
September 23 at 10pm
Starring:
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Jimmy Smits
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Caitlin McGee
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Barry Sloane
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Michael Luwoye
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MaameYaa Boafo
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Stony Blyden
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Jayne Atkinson
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Scott Shepherd
THE FINAL WORD: Audiences love Jimmy Smitts and the show will have the cushion of "The Voice" as a lead-in, but that doesn't always guarantee a hit. The show's biggest question mark if if it can set itself apart from other similar law-shows and convince audiences to check it out over proven hits "The Good Doctor" and "Bull."
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After a Princeton music professor unexpectedly stumbles into choir practice at a small-town church he reluctantly agrees to stay and help a group of singers who are out of tune in more ways than one.
Perfect Harmony
Premieres:
September 26 at 8:30pm
Starring:
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Bradley Whitford
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Anna Camp
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Will Greenberg
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Tymberlee Hill
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Geno Segers
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Rizwan Manji
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Spencer Allport
THE FINAL WORD: One way to think about this show is what would happen if "Pitch Perfect" meets "Doc Hollywood." With the ever-talented Whitford in the lead it should resonate with audiences and should fit nicely into NBC's Thursday night block.
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A disgraced councilman agrees to tutor a group of immigrants looking to learn about living in the country and pursing the American Dream.
Sunnyside
Premieres:
September 26 at 9:30pm
Starring:
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Kal Penn
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Diana-Maria Riva
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Joel Kim Booster
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Kiran Deol
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Poppy Liu
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Moses Storm
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Samba Schutte
THE FINAL WORD: Kal Penn seems like a great choice for the lead role but the concept doesn't seem like it may be for everyone.